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Alcohol Culture in Ireland: How Much is Too Much?
Ireland has the highest rate of non-drinkers in Europe, but one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption per capita in all of Europe. Do we need to rethink our thoughts on alcohol? [Continue readingAlcohol Culture in Ireland: How Much is Too Much?]
What's Your Story?
Interested in sharing your story on ReachOut.com? Here's one ReachOut member's story about learning how their body and mind handle alcohol, and when they feel it is or isn't a good idea to drink. [Continue readingWhat's Your Story?]
Skip the Small Talk if You Want to be Happy
Is the Gift of Gab a curse? A new study has shown that happier people engage in less small talk, and aren't afraid to get deep. Should we all start talking philosophy over tea? [Continue readingSkip the Small Talk if You Want to be Happy]
Apartment Red Reach Out Fundraiser
For April Fools' day, the Apartment RED crew have created a most unusual single, and are trying to make it to number 1 on the Irish charts. It's all for a good cause, too: all proceeds go directly to supporting ReachOut.com! [Continue readingApartment Red Reach Out Fundraiser]
Changing the Conversation - From Alaska to Ireland
Night after night, week after week, they held public meetings about suicide. After two years, Wexler realised that a new understanding of culture, and how culture is carried forward by new generations, was needed. [Continue readingChanging the Conversation - From Alaska to Ireland]
Featured Factsheet: Living with someone experiencing depression
When you live with someone going through depression, it can be tough. Confusion, guilt, anger, sadness can make it hard to be supportive, and cause us to forget to take care of ourselves. Share your advice and experience here. [Continue readingFeatured Factsheet: Living with someone experiencing depression]
Halfway through lent...
Do you observe Lent? Giving anything up? Find it easy or hard? Fionn blogs about his take on the ancient tradition. [Continue readingHalfway through lent... ]
“What gets me down, and what gets me through.”
Near the end of her time at UCC, Ciara tells how she gets through the ups and downs, and what gets her through the tough times. [Continue reading “What gets me down, and what gets me through.”]
See you in Cork at the UCC De-stress day
We'll be at UCC's Positive mental health day on March 16th, plus we're hosting a talk: "The Internet Technology and Well-being." Stop by if you love button-badges and destigmatising mental health! [Continue readingSee you in Cork at the UCC De-stress day]
When Good Relationships Go Bad
Caught in a bad romance? You're not the only one! Everybody goes through rough patches, breakups, and rebounds. Getting through can be tough, but it's do-able, and here are some things you should know. [Continue readingWhen Good Relationships Go Bad ]
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College Life: Conquering Your Fresher Fears
Did I choose the right college and the right course? Should I move out, or travel up every day? And if I move, where will I live? Do we have the money? Katia looks at these questions and more in her first blog for our 'Transitions' month. [Continue readingCollege Life: Conquering Your Fresher Fears]
Network Event 2010
How we spent our first ReachOut.com Network event. [Continue readingNetwork Event 2010]
New Story - Loss and keeping memories alive
A story on losing a friend and how to deal with it. [Continue readingNew Story - Loss and keeping memories alive]
Bebo, Farmville, Mafia Wars, twitter… is the internet just getting too addictive?
A new study claims that "internet addiction" is linked to depression. But hold on-- is there even such thing as internet addiction?! [Continue readingBebo, Farmville, Mafia Wars, twitter… is the internet just getting too addictive?]
An intro to mental health difficulties: how much do you know?
What's your mental health literacy? You probably know good mental health is something you have to maintain, but what about mental health difficulties? Get up to speed in a nifty, and dispel any myths you might have heard. [Continue readingAn intro to mental health difficulties: how much do you know?]
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